Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Cordova, Walker County, with 114 certified beds and 1 of 5 stars overall from CMS. ADPH licenses it as N6404 for 114 beds (regular status).
How does CMS rate Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC?
CMS shows 1 of 5 stars overall from CMS for Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC, with 1 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 |
| Certified beds / average daily residents | 114 / 105.0 |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain (CMS) | Nhs Management |
| Medicare/Medicaid since | April 1, 1971 |
| ADPH license | N6404, 114 beds |
| Administrator (ADPH) | David Hunter Howell |
Its average daily census of about 105 fills roughly 92% of certified beds; the median for certified nursing homes in the seven counties is 89%.
What do recent surveys say about Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC?
The newest standard health survey in CMS's data, dated November 20, 2024, produced 9 health deficiencies for Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC: 9 from the standard survey and 9 from complaint visits.
The previous cycle (standard survey October 3, 2019) recorded 1. Across the area's certified homes the median newest-cycle count is 4, which puts Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC above the local middle. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $76,242 and 1 payment denial in its three-year window. CMS also shows its abuse icon for this home.
How is Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC staffed?
Residents at Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC get about 4.06 nurse staffing hours each per day in CMS payroll data (area median 3.72), including 0.66 registered-nurse hours (median 0.53).
Total nursing turnover is 58.1% against a local median of 53.5%; RN turnover is 60.0%.
How does Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC compare with nearby homes?
The closest other licensed nursing home is Shadescrest Health Care Center in Jasper, about 6.9 miles away, which CMS rates 1 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadescrest Health Care Center | 6.9 | 107 | 1 of 5 | 13 |
| Ridgeview Health Services, Inc. | 8.2 | 148 | 2 of 5 | 5 |
| Ridgewood Health Services, Inc. | 8.6 | 98 | 4 of 5 | 2 |
| Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | 21.2 | 59 | 1 of 5 | 10 |
| Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 21.3 | 117 | 2 of 5 | 8 |
Where is Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC located?
Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC sits at 70 Highland Street West, Cordova 35550; the closest general hospital on ADPH's roster is Baptist Health Walker Hospital, about 7.6 miles away.
The long-term care ombudsman for Walker County works out of Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A) (205-670-5770); ADPH takes nursing home complaints at 1-800-356-9596.
What questions does Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC's record raise?
Use the data: ask to see the full November 20, 2024 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction.
- Turnover of 58.1% is above the area median; ask how many shifts use agency aides.
- At about 92% occupancy, ask about the wait for a long-term Medicaid bed.
- Confirm Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC accepts Alabama Medicaid for long-term stays; the 2026 income limit is $2,982 a month.
- Ask who the attending physicians are and how often they round.
